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Nathanial Thornton was born on July 2, 2012, at York Hospital, to Kasia, 31, and Alex Thornton, 30

After a traumatic birth, Nathanial’s parents chose a name for their first-born son which means “gift from God” in Hebrew. “We liked the meaning, and it seemed fitting,” says Alex.

Nathanial, who was born weighing 7lb 5oz, was delivered by Caesarean section after complications arose during the labour. However, he is going by his nickname of “Bobo” more often than not, which is a Polish word for “little one”. As Kasia is from Poland, the couple will bring up their child to be bilingual.

When asked for the best advice on becoming a first-time parent, Alex says: “Grandparents are the best thing for new parents,” he says.…